Thursday, March 31
Somewhere there's already a producer writing a script treatment...
Seagulls attack horse race
A horse race had to be abandoned after an angry flock of seagulls attacked riders.
Five jockeys were dismounted when gulls interrupted the 5.20pm Goldenway Handicap at Sandown Races in Melbourne, Australia.
The field of 12 was making its way up the home straight with the seagulls between them and the finishing post.
The gulls seemingly panicked and flew directly at the horses, causing five to shed their riders and the rest to scatter.
Once the feathers and dust had settled some confused jockeys were left picking themselves up off the track.
Among the injured were the apprentice Brady Cross with a broken arm and Darren Gauci, who had chipped teeth and stiffness in the neck. All were said to be shaken and confused.
Racing Victoria's chief steward Des Gleeson said after viewing film that his panel had no option but to declare a no-race due to "external issues which affected the race. Every horse was affected," he said.

Here's hoping there's lots and lots of video.
 
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